WSHC
| Broadcast area | Shepherdstown, West Virginia Sharpsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.7MHz |
| Branding | 89.7 WSHC |
| Programming | |
| Format | College radio Public radio |
| Affiliations | West Virginia Public Broadcasting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1974 |
Former frequencies | 88.7 MHz (1974–1981)[1] 93.7 MHz (1981–1992)[2] |
Call signmeaning | SHepherdCollege |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 950Watts |
| HAAT | -3 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WSHC Webstream |
| Website | WSHC Online |
WSHCis anon-commercial educationalcollegeradio stationlicensed toShepherdstown, West Virginia,serving theShepherdstown/Sharpsburgarea. WSHC is owned and operated byShepherd University.
History
[edit]WSHC is a student-run facility. It is located in the basement of Knutti Hall, on Shepherd University's campus. WSHC also boasts special programming, including Eclectic Weekends (jazz, blues, classics). The station has a 30+ year history of supporting the local music scene.
WSHC became an affiliate ofWest Virginia Public Broadcastingin 2017, both to alleviateWVEP's coverage issues in the farEastern Panhandleand to fill time not normally occupied by student programming. The station began carrying WVPB's feed ofMorning Editionon weekdays and eight hours of WVPB programming on weekends (6 a.m.–10 a.m., 8 p.m.–midnight) effective September 1, 2017.[3]WSHC later addedAll Things Consideredin April 2018.[4]
References
[edit]- ^1979 Broadcasting Yearbook(PDF).p. C-241.
- ^"WSHC Facility Data".FCCData.
- ^"WVPB, NPR Programs Now on WSHC 89.7 FM Shepherdstown".West Virginia Public Broadcasting. 2 September 2017.
- ^"Shepherd radio station adds NPR news show to schedule".Hagerstown Herald-Mail.5 April 2018.
External links
[edit]- 89.7 WSHC Online
- Facility details for Facility ID 71678 (WSHC)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- WSHCinNielsen Audio's FM station database
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